MOVE DisasterQuality Leadership is a telltale sign of a thriving organization. When given the opportunity to guide or direct others, a leader is able to bring individuals or groups together to achieve certain goals. Given the responsibility of solving a problem that had developed over months involving a cult (an unorthodox or misguided group of extremists) called MOVE, newly elected Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode did not exercise his authority as an elected leader by working meticulously. with other city officials and offices to stop MOVE operations and protect city residents from their presence. His inaction had tragic consequences, during which eleven people died. Wilson Goode's failure as a leader in this situation is significant for understanding the characteristics of high-quality leadership because of the belief that prior to this tragic situation, Goode had made good leadership choices in many situations. other less tense situations. Certain internal and external factors led to his downfall. Initially, Wilson Goode came to mayor after being described as an “effective manager, a rising star in national politics, and a symbol of hope for his city” (Stillman, 2005. p. 235). His actions have constantly contributed to the restoration of peace and conciliation. According to Nagel, he had been named chief executive of the city of Philadelphia, in charge of "ten operating departments" and had been credited for a massive home-building project that produced as much or more housing than was built by city housing agencies. themselves (Stillman, 2005, p. 237). Goode considered himself a "hands on" type of manager and generally worked hard to know middle of paper...... considering possible outcomes. By now becoming familiar with the events surrounding Disaster MOVE, as a future public administrator, I can possibly more easily recognize difficult situations that may require psychological understanding and human relations. This knowledge is a necessity for me personally as a mode of self-criticism, as well as for others in positions of leadership and authority with whom I may work closely and who may find themselves trapped but unable to do so. recognize. I consider this to be another example of recognizing that knowledge is power and that to be an effective leader, knowing how to make the best decisions possible is the ultimate goal.Stillman II, R. (2005 ). The Study of Public Administration in the United States: “The Eminently Practical Science” (Ed) Concepts and Cases of Public Administration, 8th ed. (pp. 17-29). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co...